Wendi Hess - Woodbury County Communications Director
Our guest this month is Flight Nurse Veronica "Roni" Kappler with Wings Air Rescue. We talk about their mission, service area, flight crew requirements and more! Bell 407 https://www.bellflight.com/products/bell-407 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_407 https://www.med-trans.net/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Wings-Air-Rescue-of-Siouxland-100057598145568/?locale=sk_SK
In this special edition episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with the Fire Chief from Pittsburgh PA, Darryl Jones. Chief Jones was here in Sioux City Teaching a High Rise Command class for the National Fire Academy. https://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/jones
In this months Episode we have on retired Woodbury County Sheriff Dave Drew. We discuss his interest in law enforcement from a young age, his time as a Deputy and his path to becoming the Sheriff. There may also be a story about the time he got to ride in a fire truck!
Wow!! We made it one year. Thank you to all that have followed us on this journey!! On our anniversary special, we host none other than the man that gave us the green light and support to start our show, Sioux City Fire Chief Tom Everett. Chief tells stories of his time in the Navy and the path that eventually led him to SCFR. We ask him questions about his career and insights into the beginning of his tenure as fire chief. Chief Everett is currently the third longest serving chief in SCFR history. So give it a watch/listen and keep supporting what we hope is your favorite first responder based podcast.
On this episode, our guest is Dennis LeGear, retired Captain from Oakland Fire. We chat about his start with the fire service working for Cal Fire, all the way to his career with Oakland. There is also great conversation on hose and nozzle design, optimal rig specifications, and his work with UL. Sit back and nerd out!
Please welcome our guest Aaron Fields of Nozzle Forward. Aaron is a former Lieutenant with Seattle Fire and is now an Assistant Chief with Camano Island Fire Rescue. We chat with Aaron about his journey into the fire service, his time with Seattle and now his new role with CIFR. Aaron gives us insight into Nozzle Forward and the mindset that goes along with training.
Captain Pat Dunn joins us from Kansas City, Kansas FD. Capt Dunn works out of Station 18, on "Pumper" 18. Get ready for great lessons on hydraulics and hose from the man that wrote the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator book!https://www.psglearning.com/fire/operations/productdetails/9781284286519
In this months episode we welcome Battalion Chief Ed Schwartz Jr from Baltimore County. Chief Schwartz explains how his department is setup, the differences between Baltimore County and Baltimore City, and drops some great leadership advice!
Join us and listen to brothers Ty and Ryan Wheeler talk about their journey through the fire service and what lead them to start Rogue Training Consulting.
This month's guest is Woodbury County Sheriff Chad Sheehan. We talk with him about his LEO journey, the new jail, calls, and leadership.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the podcast team. This months special guest in new South Sioux City Fire Chief Doug Koopman. After thirty plus years in the Nevada desert, Chief Koopman finds his way back home to the Midwest. Come along and listen to his journey into EMS, how he became a Battalion Chief at Henderson Fire Department, and what brought him to Siouxland. It’s great conversation just in time for the holidays. Once again, we hope you enjoyed Before The Tones Drop!
November's episode features Fire Chief Mike Albrecht of the 185th refueling wing, at Sioux Gateway Airport here in Sioux City, who also holds the Air Force Rank of Chief Master Sergeant. Aircraft and Airport firefighting are a little different than what you've heard on previous episodes from structural firefighters. Listen in as he describes his unlikely path to the fire service, how the Air Force and federal/state side of his job mix, his time with SCFR, love of family, and hear stories from his time deployed across the globe. Chief Albrecht is a plethora of information and could have gone on for hours. So once again, join us for Before the Tones Drop.
This months guest is our new Sioux City Fire Rescue Fire Chief, Ryan Collins.
This months guest is a Gerry Bennett. Gerry retired as a Captain/Training Officer with SCFR.
This months guest is Sioux City Police Chief Rex Mueller.
On this month's episode we sit down with an Iowa legend, LeMars Fire Chief Dave Schipper. From growing up in LeMars and falling in love with the fire service, to his time in the State Fire Marshal's Office, finding his way back to NW Iowa via Spencer FD, and eventually returning to his home town as Chief, "Big" Schipp gives insights to his life and career. The Schipper's are of those deep rooted American fire service families with members on LeMars FD for over a century. So join us once again for "Before the Tones Drop!"
On this podcast we have on our 3 latest firefighters to complete their one year of probation. They talk about the ups and downs, how to prepare mentally and what to expect for that first year. They all had very different backgrounds but would all agree that this is the best job there is! The hiring list for SCFR will open on July 1st. We will be hosting an Open House for those interested in becoming a firefighter on June 8th. Please see our Facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063746282224 https://www.sioux-city.org/government/departments-a-f/fire-rescue/divisions/administration/employment-opportunites
Aprils guest is Jim Clark. Jim is the Fire Chief for Johnston Grimes Metropolitan Fire District and was previously an Assistant Fire Chief with Sioux City Fire Rescue. https://www.cityofjohnston.com/1138/Fire-District